Daniel Alemu

Through initiatives supported by @UNFPAUganda, equipping women & girls with practical skills for the modern economy means more than just creating jobs. It calls for economies & lifting communities out of poverty. #GlobalGoals

Even in the darkest Cold War days, the collective dialogue & decision-making in the @UN Security Council underpinned an effective system of global security. I urge the Council to summon the same spirit by listening in good faith, overcoming differences & building consensus.…

Equipping young people with accurate, age-appropriate information on sexual & reproductive health, their rights & wellbeing is key to UNFPA's transformative goal of ending the unmet need for family planning. It empowers them to make informed choices about their bodies & futures.

The @UNAIDS #GlobalAIDSUpdate2025 tells the story of one of the most successful public health responses in history. It shows what is possible when the world comes together - but it also shows gaps. We need global solidarity to keep fighting together. Developing countries are…

𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 in every part of the world needs to know she has a right to make her own decisions about her body, life, and future. Share if you agree! #MyBodyIsMyOwn #BodilyAutonomy

Women & girls of African descent continue to face multiple forms of discrimination. Greater efforts are needed to empower them & protect their rights. Friday is the first-ever International Day of Women & Girls of African Descent. un.org/en/observances…

The world is witnessing an utter disregard for – if not outright violations of – international law; with no accountability. @antonioguterres says failures to uphold international obligations are coming at a staggering cost — measured in lost lives and shattered communities.

FGM is a human rights violation that harms the dignity & futures of women and girls. We must accelerate efforts to end it by empowering survivors, supporting communities, and enforcing stronger laws. Together with @UNFPA, let’s ensure every girl is safe, protected & free. #EndFGM

We are very excited about this new partnership with @FCDOGovUK @UKinUganda to promote family planning & total market approach to leverage on private sector to achieve health outcomes. Thanks @UKinUganda @LisaJChesney @PhilipSmithFCDO for this pivotal partnership @UNFPA_Supplies!

Citing new global agreements on pandemic preparedness, ocean protection and development financing, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said on Monday that recent “signs of momentum” show multilateralism can still deliver news.un.org/en/story/2025/… #HLPF #GlobalGoals

The Sustainable Development Goals are not a dream. They are a plan to keep our promises to the most vulnerable people & future generations. With 5 years left, it’s time to convert sparks of transformation into a blaze of progress. Let’s deliver on development – for people &…

Access to food is a human right. All people are entitled to reliable access to safe, nutritious food for healthy growth and development. via @WFP

This #MandelaDay, the message is clear: “It's still in our hands to combat poverty & inequity.” Obstetric fistula is gone in Canada—but in Ethiopia, thousands still suffer. Canada partners with @UNFPA & Hamlin Fistula Hospital to protect the dignity and rights of women and girls.

#UNFPAUganda convened a UN consultative meeting on Uganda’s draft Health & Life Skills Framework. We commend @Educ_SportsUg for leading stakeholder engagement to strengthen the multisectoral approach to address challenges facing children & adolescents.

This morning at Sauti 116: We welcomed @JeremyUNICEF (UNICEF RD, ESA), @dan_alemu (UNFPA Deputy Rep), @Mglsd_UG PS @AggreyKibenge, the @unwomenuganda Rep, and other leaders as they checked in on our powerful work . 💙

18 July 2025 @JeremyUNICEF UNICEF Deputy Regional Director, Eastern & Southern Africa,@UNICEFRepUG, @unwomenuganda Deputy Country Rep. @KNdieli, @UNFPAUganda Deputy Representative @dan_alemu & @Mglsd_UG PS @AggreyKibenge paid a courtesy call to @sauti116.

At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, @UNFPA made one thing clear: Investing in women and girls is non-negotiable. Here are 5 reasons why this investment is more urgent than ever: unf.pa/fwi #InvestInWomen #FFD4

Choosing your partner, building a family, forging your own path—these decisions are your right and yours alone to make. Join @UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—to call for a future built on freedom of choice: unf.pa/wpd #BodilyAutonomy

Countries around the world are experiencing setbacks when it comes to women’s rights. At this week's High-level Political Forum, @UN_Women is calling on leaders to re-commit, invest & act for gender equality & the empowerment of all women & girls. unwomen.org/en/news-storie…

1 in 4 women can't make their own decisions about their bodies, lives and futures. This has to CHANGE. Share to join @UNFPA's—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—call for all women to have the power to make their own choices. #WorldPopulationDay #StandUp4HumanRights